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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The Belfast Journal last week gave half
sheet supplement with its regular paper. A
half sheet extra Of that paper means some-
thing, and it isn't every weekly paper that can
put in SO much extra work in a week, for it
was all good matter with no ready-made plates
amongst it. Gardner Home Journal.
Our Gardiner contemporary knows good
work when he sees it and his concentration is
worth having. Not only was no plate matter
used, but the contents of the paper and sup
plement were mainly original and written for
the Journal, the scissors having little part in
the work. We hoped to have issued half sheet
supplement this week, but were unable to do
SO. Next week we shall give supplement,
containing among other things description of
a Pennsylvania stock farm, by Prof. l.. G.
Bateman, with numerous illustrations. It will
be Of special interest to horsemcn and stock
raisers.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19
Fish and Fishing.

The Ice left Sebago Lake on the It'll, and the nsI.
ermen are preparing for the usual spring catch Of
landlocked salmon. ice left the ponds in the
Rangely Lake region May 18th and has since left
the great lakes. The Ice went out of MOOsehead
Lake May 18th and the next day trout were taken
at the wharf at West Cove, and also at the dam at
the mouth OF Big Brook, one Of them weighing two
and game wardens in Maine. Dresden and East
Howdoinham parties shipped forty-six barrels Of
shad to Boston Thursday. Some of our local
fishermen have tried their luck at trouting but
found the water too high for good sport. Two
salmon were taken with the nv at the water works
dam, Bangor, Tuesday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

For the information of our public we will
say that the Atlantic Monthly is !; magazine
published in Boston. being to that intelligent
and refined community what the Literary Life
was to Chicago culture before a Fourth ward
constable achieved its downfall with writ of
replevin. Chicago News.
Although it is not necessary for the informa-
Atlantic Monthly is the peer of any magazine
published and is 10 the literary prctcnsi0ns of
Chicago as an electric light to a tallow dip.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The GREAT Rock ISLAND ROUTE announces an
excursion rate of one rstciass fare for the round
trip to Ottawa, Kansas, and return, on account of
the annual meeting Of the German Baptist Breth-
rem. Tickets good for going passage Nav 25th to
29th inclusive and for return passage thirty DAYS
from date Of sale. FREE RECLINING CHAIR Cars,
magn- fcent Pullman Palace Sleeping Cars, elegant
day coaches, unequaed dining cars, two daily
trains each way. For further particulars address
f. A. HOLBROOK, G. I. 4 r. A.,
c., X. l. 4 p. R'y, Chicago, iii.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

WEST WATERFRONT. Mrs. Bedheld Plummer
went to Boston last week for treatment Of her
eyes. Miss Louise Plummer is teaching school
at West Winterp0rt, Plummer Dist. The Moore
school In Frankfort, Dist "a, is under instruction
OF Miss Susie Arey, Of Bucksport; Dist. y, by
Mrs. c. F. Larrabee.. ]. West arrived Satur.
day. Mr.. West has been in Minnesota during the
last four years, and his old friends are very glad
to see him back again.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Prof. Bateman replies to his critics in an ar
ticle printed on the first page, and cripplcs
what he does not kill. We think, however, he
has wasted good powder on rather small game.
Envy of the journal was no doubt the prime
motive of these attacks, and the Professor can
afford to laugh at them, as we do. Tue matter
is hardly worth serious attention. Historic
facts, as Prof. Bateman observes in his letter,
are common property and neither Mr.. Don
elusive monopoly. The Lost Atlantis is mainly
compilation of historic facts and legends, and
of the common sayings none are so true as the
Bible quotation: ''There is no new thing UNI
der the SUM-,
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

A pleasant event occurred in Belfast Lodge last
Monday evening in the presentation of fine set
Of Perleys Recollections to Bro. Rev. G. w. Jen.
klns who is to leave us this week for his new
pastorate In Norwich, Ct. Bro. jenkins has en-
deared himself to the Lodge members by the man.
ly and aggressive course he has taken while here
against the liquor curse, and in favor of temper
ancc. His removal is a gain to him personally
but great loss to the Lodge and to the city. The
presentation was followed by a general farewell
taking OF the members.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19
A Monument TO Colfax.

There was unveiled yesterday at indianapolis,
Indiana, a monument and statue to the memory of
the late schuyler ColfaX vice president of the
United States, erected by the Rebesah odd Eel
lows Of this county, and Canada. SCHUYLER Colfax
was prominent Odd Fellow and cor many wears
represented indiana in the Grand Lodge of the
to'ted states. Formerly Odd Fellowship did not
Include women in its membership. In 1s.,I, we be-
feVe, a committee of three, of whom COAX was
one, was appointed to take into consideration tire
advlsabl'l,y of making degree Cor the wives of
Odd Fellows. Two of the committee reported adj
versely, but CofaX made a minority report and
submitted degree which was accepted by the
Grand Lodge of the Cni.cd States. The new de-
gree was called Daughters of Rcbekah. Thus Col
fax became the author of the Rebekah Degree, Il
branch OF the order that is now found in almost
every place where Odd Fellowship has a lodge
ment and which has proved a great auxiliary to the
or',tr. Shortly a'.er the death of Colfas it was
proposed to erect a monument to his memory by
small contributions from Eebehah Lodges all over
the coun.rs, the lodge in Belfast contributing in
commoh with others.
The base is triangular with sides eight feet two
inches ill length, of which is the name &C
fa'" in raised, polished letters. Above the base is
mlnatng in ornamental capitals on which the
statue res,s. On the cap, immediately above the
die. are the letters l. o. o. F. the three links and
other symbols. One side of the die has inserted in
it bronze medallion of sRcbekah at the Well"
while the other two sides are ornamenied with
granite carvings of Eneampment and Patriarch
Militant emblens. The height of the pedestal is
eleven feet and eight inches. A bronze statue of
ColfaN, which was cast in bronze factory at Chi
caao, stands ON the pedestal.
The monument was unveiled by Il lady, the pres.
ident of The Rebekah Convention that assembled
at indianapolis yesterday. The address was de-
,lvered By John IT, White, of New York, Grand
Sire OF the Sovereign Grand Lodge While the
monument is a source Of pride to all Odd Fellows,
the members of the fraternity i'll Belfast are cspec.
tally sra,iied 10 know that the sta.ue rests upon
Oak Hill grani.c, which is typical of the 1irmness
of the order in this STATE. The Oak Hill Granite
Company of Belfast made the base ard pedestal for
this beautiful monument, and those who contribu
ted to its erection may rest assured that the material
and Workmanship are allie of the best
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The New York Assembly has passed bill
giving the George men inspectors of election.
In the debate on this measure Mr.. Kecne said !:
81 understand that the real reason of the DEM
ocrats for opposing this bill is that it is in the
interest of James &. Blaine | dont blame
them any. If there is anything that makes the
average Democrat shake in his boots it is The
name of james &. Blaine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The Providence journal, which betrayed the
Republican party in the recent State election,
now insists that the pfohibitory liquor law
shall be repealed, although Rhode Island has
adopted a constitutional amendment which calls
for a prohbitory liquor law. This is further
proof that the once Republican Providence
journal has gone over to the Democracy.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19
SPECIAL NOTICES.
A Splendid Result.

am more than willing to add my testimony to
the value of Bells Sarsaparla. For several years
| have been troubled with Headache, Indigestion
and General Debility. l have taken Bells Sarsa
parilla for a few weeks and am perfectly we'll
l have consulted physicians and tried different
kinds Of medicines, but have found relief in this
Sarsaparila alone. Mrs. NJ. S. Leonard, Gardiner
Maine. Only 30 cts. Your Druggist
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The goose that laid golden eggs is cclipsed by
Hen (EdwaIdD who died in New York last
week and left behind him more than two mil
lion dollars in hard cash and snug securities.
This wealth was not entailed, and as it was all
left to an adopted daughtec the old Hens
chickens are going to law about it. This will
be equivalent, no doubt. to killing the goose, or
rather it will give the lawyers Il fat Hen to
,,I,n
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The New York Herald in publishing draw
ings of Gen. Paines new ,loop. which l. being
built nj Wilmington. Del. SAYS: When this
new boat is completed three of the finest one
masted yachts in the world will hail from the
Hub" New York must look to her laure!s.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

As matters now stand it is evident that no
warrants for search and seizure can be obtain
ed against the Belfast rumsellers who made
cash contributions to the Taxpayer campaign
fund last spring. That young man from Au-
gusla did not start in business here early
enough
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Some very Interesting correspondence pre-
pared for this >>uc. with editorial and other
matter, we have been compelled to hold over
until next week.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The Standard Oil Investigation did not pam
out very well, and it is thought the investiga-
tors We're ''9reascd.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The new scotch cutter Thistle is said to sail
Well in light weather. When she has met the
Boston beauties in contest for the America
cup she will ipo Thistle down.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

When the advance sales ale slim Patti is al
ways ''ndi>po>ed" aud will not sing. She
does not intend to 90 to The poor house.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

"Bill Arp" once visited >hoddy million
aires house in Atlanta. Georgia. that had cost
~ furniture. That's unique" he remarked,
pointing to an article Of furniture. NO." re-
piled the rich man, ''tha.'s Il >ilcboar,i.'
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The six men who started the carpenters
strike in Chicago are all foreigners. not natur-
allied. and can't speak a word OF English.
They left the Old World deSpoti>ms to e>tab
fish one of their own in this country.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

There is evidently 4 Greenback"r in the cdi-
tora chair of the Eastern. State and he is OF the
opinion that when @reenbackisn can be sep
aratcd from dcmagoyiSm 10000 can be depend
ed upon TO stand up and lie csunied.H The
count now stands At three.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

We notice that a Boston paper spells robin
with two rs. Is this English:
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19
NORTH sEARsrUET ITEMS.

Fred l;iach is making some repairs on his house.
Wesley Rich our butcher IS buittins Il slaugi-
ter house.
Henry Black and Will York are each building
new barns
The sewing circle met ut the church at this
place May 18th.
Ei"Ili. Black lost good horse recently and vii
son Dow good colt.
Geo. Nicerson has bought the Sam'l Moore
place, so-callcd and is making some improve
ments.
Rev. C. L., Haskell delivered his first sermon
May 18th, after his third appointment to this
charge.
Farming is rather backward in this part of tn"
town. Some of the farmers have not done any
thing as yet.
sock is very low and not worth much more than
last fall 1t is very seldom that stock and hay are
both so low As at the present time.
To settle little DISPUTE is Ia what troops com
posed the skrmish line Oh thar memorable after
noon when Pickett made hi, famous charge, viii
state that it was three or four companies Of the
18Th Maine VOLS. If this is not ati~factory AK
Coz W. IL. Fogler.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Two large failures in Chicago are said to be
directly due to the operations Of the Interstate
commerce act.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

a Democratic Congressman says that ''prcsi-
dent Cleveland is the strongest man in the
worll.'' This appears to be in the nature of a
deadly insult to John l.. sullivan.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

AT 4 public reception given at Meridian,
Miss, last week, 10 JEFF Davis, he impugned
HE fairness of Northern historians aud harped
on the unconstitutional right of secession.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Some years ago William Allen Buffers poem,
"Nothing to Wear was the reigning >cnsa-
ton in New York city. The present sensation
is Nothing to Drink--on sunday.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Sam Small, the evangelist, has been attack
ing Sarah Bernhard. He ought TO take some
one of his size.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

Queen Victoria and Princess Louise visited
the Wild West show III london last week. aid
Red Shirt was presented to Her Majesty. Buff
falo Bill did the honors, and the Queen said
She womb Like 10 como .lwain.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The 10th inst. 9 ,063 emisrants landed at Cas-
tie Garden, New ork. This beats The record.
The Old World is cnptying itself into the New.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

1t is stated from Washington that the .td-
mini>tratiDn is making a systematic effort to
ments. Another illustration of "Dcmocratic
reform Hungry Democrats are bowling for
the places of these women. the widows and
daughters of those who fought for the Union.
Justice William B. Woods, who died at
Washington. May II. was appointed to the
supreme Bench to fill the vacancy caused by
the resignation Of Justice -lrong. of PennSyl
yana. Justice Woods was an Ohio man, who
settled in Alabama after the war, and it is said
President Cleveland will appoint native
Southerncr a his successor.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

A big delegation from Belfast Lodge visited Sea.
View Lodge at NOrthpOrt last Saturday evening
and were fraternally welcomed with clam stew,
&C., which prevented them reaching home till mid.
night, standard time. 1t will he repeated in the
immediate future.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

When the Chemists say that ninety per cent.
of man is water they refer to the prohibition
States only. n. Y. Herald.
The natural inference is that in the other
tate> the ninety per cent. is beer or whskey.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The D'0yiey Carte Company announces the
S.93fth performance OF the ''Mihado" at Wen
ma Patience" will follow.
We should say that ''Patiencc'' ought to he
an accompaniment.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

4 bill has been introduced in the New York
Legislature which makes it a mi>demeanor 10
feed or shelter sparrows, aud the New York
Evening sun suggests that the next thing will
perhaps be a law forbiddin@ canary birds to
sing or making il Il mS,icmcanor to wear
tIrned-,lown collars The author of The bill
i Hon. George Il. Enron, 4. $. :.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The frcshets have destroyed a good many
Maine booms.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

The following are some of the improvements
and enterprises in prog ress in contemplation in
this city;
a system of water works for fire a ll domestic
purposes to cost from $4,000 to $4,000.
y ten thousand dollar extension to the Belfast
Custom House and Post Office
y ten thousand dollar Public Library building
\ bakentinc 500 tons building in Geo W
Cottrell's ship yard
y new -shrrih7s dwelling house on Congress
street.
\ new dwelling house on the COZ her of High
and Spring streets by Frances Whitmore
y dwelling house on Allyn street bv Bcn,
Libby.
a new building for the manufacture, of stove
wood on Front street by Ben Hazeliine.
A new brick dry house in connection with
Mathew Bros. sash and blind factory.
A new cottage at Murphy's Point by NJ. w.
Drew, of Jacksonville.
An extension to the Ocean House near the foot
of Main street.
A soldiers monument
An extension to Masonic Temple on Main street
new clothing factory to he built by ii. o.
Dodge on Common street
Improvements at the Court House.
In addition to the new work there is IL large
amount of rebuilding, repaintng, &c. projected or
III progress, ensuring very busy season.
IN BRIEF. At JOnesport Saturday Mrs Il:
+. Carver and her daughter thirteen years old
were both thrown from a wagon. Both were
severely bruised in the head and shoulders and
probably injured internally.... The first train
twelve days reached st. John on Thursday last
1.-The steamer Empire State burned at
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19
"anted!

FTO rent, house of about rooms. Address
L II. l.. SANDERS, City Point,
or enquire of A. A. HOWES. 2wl9s
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

One of the Portland Argus stan is ANXIOUS to
lryoh the uniform of an Assistant Inspector Gen
cral, Maine militia.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

MAY IL NcIif Kit Carson, smith, Brunswick
H.. Hchr James Holmes, Ryan BOSTON
10 Schrs. Mary Falrow Condor En.ton.
Maggie Mulvey, Pendleton, Islcsboru
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

court SAN IL was because the requ cst was not made
in writing. When Judge Emery dismissed the
case he remarked that he felt confident Ii person
should apply to Judge Boardman with a written
request for a warrant would be obtained
Judge Emery evidently did not know ''his honor"
the police judge Of Belfast.
STEAMER NOTES. The steamer Mary Morgan Of
Delaware has been chartered to run between
Bangor and ROckland. The Morgan is 400 tons
net. licensed to carry 1900 passengers, is fine
iy fitted up and is very fast. She will come on
about the first of June and will he under the COM
mand of Captain Joseph Wentworth. Tyler Was
gait, formerly of the Sanford line of steamers, is
one of the principal promoters of this enterprise.
The Morgan will make the round trip from Ban
gOr to Rockland and return every day except on
Saturdays and Sundays, when she will run to
Northport and such other points as may he ar
ranged for from time to time The steamer Flor
ence Is expected to resume her route between Bel
fast, lslesboro and Castine the last Of this week
She is now at Bangor receiving a new boiler. :.
The Commercial says the project of putting Il
steamboat on route between Bangor and New
York to carry freight principally, has not by any
means been given up. The PenObscot Navigation
Company Is now looking for suitable steamer.
-. To get rid of the accumulation OF freight at
Boston, the steamer Pcnobscot left Bangor Sunday
for that port without touching at Belfast and the
Lewiston was to have started from Boston at the
same time, so as to return to Boston Monday. A
crack or flaw was, however, discovered in the
LewistOns shaft, and 1t was necessary 70 haul her
of .......The steamer Silver Sta arrived at
Bangor Saturday morning from Florida with Capt
S. II. Barbour and party. They had very pleas
ant trip home. steaming by day and making port
at night. Mr.. A. F. Crosby, who has run on the
steamer Katahdin as American express messenger
for number of years, has resigned, and Mr.. Her
bert H. Haynes, of Bangor, has been given
his position. Until the steamer Katahdin is
ready to go upon her route again (probably in two
weeks), the steamer Pen0bscot will leave Boston
for Bangor and intermediate landings ON Mon
days, Wednesdays and Fridays at o'clock p. NJ
Returning from Bangor, Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays at II A. NJ. The Bangor Commercial
says the propeller City of Gloucester has been
chartered in place Of the Chahee and that she viii
not land at Camden. Belfast, or Searsport.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1887-05-19

ing plants and seedlings, IN ry variety for sale
at his conservatory
BASE BAIL. 1t is ssured that Belfast will have
ball team this season. Between $500 and 5000
has been pledged, and the subscribers are request
ed to meet next Tuesday evening at No. Engine
room to perfect arrangements. Playing will be
gin next month on the arrival of Bert knowlton
from college. Mr. Forrest Goodwin, of Skowhe-
gan, who played last year, is as good engaged,
and letters have been written to sweeney, McAnd-
lass, Chatterton and others who composed our
team last year. What is lacking is good pitcher.
1--WE learn that the manager of the Bangors
will be III Belfast this week in the interest of
future games. May llth Knowlton of the Phil
lips Academy nine of Andover, and of last years
Belfast's, made two singles, double, a triple,
home run, and got his base on balls once.
WORD TO BUYERS. OF course every one
knows that it is the policy and for the inter-
est of ALL to encourage home industries and to buy
of local dealers. Still, If people can buy cheaper
elsewhere they are hardly to be blamed for doing
So But when, on the other hand, they can buy
cheaper and to better advantage at home they are
certainly unwse to go elsewhere, especially if they
are tempted into the necessarily extravagant in
S|"ihch1 pan anu have 10 Duy, pTactlcaly, 'un-
sight and unseen" The journal has recently re
fused advertising from concern of this kind, pre-
fcring to let local business have the use of its
advertising columns, and this week gives the an
nOuncements of two Belfast firms who have made
special arrangements to meet this outside cOmpe-
tition. We refer to the advertisements of Geo. W .
Burkett, the enterprising dry goods merchant, and
H. II. Coombs 4 Son, dealers in furniture, etc.
These advertisements speak for themselves, and
every one should read them. In other lines Bel.
fast also offers great inducements to buyers
BIBLE WORK IN IsLEsBORO. This beautiful is
land, settled more than century since has recent
ly been faithfully visited by Mr. VIM. W. Emery
under the direction of the Superintendent of the
Bible Society of Maine. The report reveals u
startling state of Indifference in religious matters
Out Of the 1879 families visited, l2O admitted they
seldom attended a religious service; l03 school
children were found not attending Sunday school,
and 30 protestant families were found destitute OF
the Bible. All were supplied. l20 copies were sold
and donated, amounting to $53.l7. One hundred
and nine families expressed preference for the
Baptist denomination; 81 Free Baptist; 10 Metho-
iists and 10 for other denominations. Seven in
the meetings held by Mr.. Emery publicly express
ed desire to begin Christian life. Eleven who
had become Indifferent to the claims of the gospel,
dedicated themselves afrcsh to the service Of God
The copies of the Scriptures so freely scattered
over this island must, If Gods Word be true, be
tie means of leading many others to the Saviour
Work is now being pressed forward in Searsrpo0t,
Scarsport, Belmont, Morrill,, Waldo, Brooks, Rel
fast, and in Piscataquis County